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WestCare Foundation

Prevention Specialist

WestCare Foundation, Key West, Florida, us, 33045


Job Details

Job Location Key West - 1205 4th - Key West, FL Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $21.22 - $21.22 Hourly Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Position Summary:

The Prevention Specialist acts as the primary client advocate, keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the client and family internally and through external referral.

Essential Job Functions:

Conduct Needs Assessment

Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the client and family

Conduct monthly Service Plan reviews

Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, CARF standards and agency policy and procedure

Conduct individual case management sessions

Facilitates access to health insurance and public entitlements.

Perform activities on behalf of the client and family, including attendance at external appointments as needed

Provide referral and linkage for the client and family, as needed

Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned clients for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.

Conducts HIV/VH test using OraSure or OraQuick and conduct pre/post counseling using CLEAR

Provides education about safer sex practices and substance use prevention

Coordinate client and family care with the treatment team and with external providers

Arrange transportation for clients, as necessary

Participate in case conference

Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation

Participate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested

Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.

Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies:

Two years of related work experience in Mental Health, and / or Substance Abuse field preferred

Must receive CPS certification within 1 year of employment

Ability to meet requirements of Monroe County Sheriffs Office background check

CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.

Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character

Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Drug Free Work Place Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check